Was It Tom Brady Or Peyton Manning? Only True NFL Fans Will Ace This Quiz!
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The NFL has seen some truly remarkable players man the quarterback position and lead their teams to glory over the years, and each decade sees several prominent names reach the top of the sport and make their claim at being the best to ever do it. These men will always be considered among the best in the business, but few will actually make their way into the conversation for the best ever. It just so happens that the 2000s was a decade in which two men changed the quarterback position forever and engaged in one of the best quarterback rivalries ever.
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are two of the best quarterbacks of all time, and many people feel that either one of them could be considered the greatest. Both men have been awarded the top honors in the sport and they have both shattered records as well. We may never again see a rivalry quite like this one, and we should consider ourselves lucky to have seen it all play out. Nevertheless, these two men had career that will forever be linked, and we pit them against each other for our quiz today.
Can you pass this NFL quiz?
Which Player Has Won More Playoff Games?
If you really want to make some money in the NFL, then save your best football for the playoffs, because one amazing playoff run can have teams lining up to give you a ridiculous paycheck. Both of these players had an incredible amount of success in the playoffs, which has no doubt aided in people claiming that they are among the best to ever do it. The fact that one man may have more playoff wins than the other just shows you how remarkable this man’s career has been.
Which Player Has Won More Super Bowls?
There is no man alive that can say that playing in the Super Bowl wouldn’t be a dream come true, and some players are fortunate enough to get the chance to play in multiple Super Bowl games. Of course, you never want to be on the losing end of things, but someone has to lose this game each year. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have both won and lost Super Bowls during their career, but there can be only one at the top, and one of them may have won more Super Bowls than the other.
Which Player Has More Career Passing Yards?
This particular record is one that is probably going to get broken this year, and we could very well see this same record get broken in another two or three years by different player. It used to be held by Dan Marino after he wrapped up what many would consider to be one of the greatest quarterback careers ever, and the current record holder is simply waiting on the call to make his way into the Hall of Fame. There is something truly unique about breaking and all-time yardage record, especially when it comes at the quarterback position.
Which Player Has More Career Passing Touchdowns?
Brett Favre once owned this hallowed record. Every quarterback in the National Football League is steadily putting together and press the season throughout their career in an attempt to finish among the most prestigious names to ever play the game in the all-time record book. Some records are far more hallowed than others, and the career touchdowns mark is one of the most coveted records in all the NFL. There is no better way to show that you were a great quarterback than by throwing for more touchdowns than any other person in the history of the game.
Which Player Was Draft In The 6th Round?
You can never truly tell how it player is going to end up playing in the NFL based on where they are selected in the draft, but most people don't expect a lot of production to come from a player who was taken in the sixth round. Once teams reach that point in the draft, they are looking for players who they can bring in as depth players that can maybe have the chance to develop over time. As it turns out, this particular sixth round draft pick would bring the rest of the league to its knees.
Which Player Was Taken First Overall?
Holding the distinction of being taken first overall in the NFL draft is something that only one person gets too lay claim to each passing year. This player is always guaranteed the biggest rookie contract, and they also happen to be the player who will have the highest amount of pressure put on them by the media. Players taken at this spot in the draft are expected to come into the NFL and completely turn around the fortunes of a terrible franchise, and this has a tendency to blow up in the player's face if they are drafted to a horrendously bad team.
Which Player Played College Football At Michigan?
The University of Michigan holds one of the most prestigious college football programs the world has ever seen, and one of these two quarterbacks suited up for the Wolverines while playing college football. He may not have put together the most stellar career at the collegiate level, but there are few who would argue his place in football history given what he has been able to accomplish under the brightest lights imaginable. We can't imagine a single restaurant in Ann Arbor charging him for food.
Which Player Played College Football At Tennessee?
We have seen some of the best players in the history of the league come from some of the oddest colleges that you can think of, and while many players dream of playing for a powerhouse school like Alabama or USC, there are a ton of other amazing schools that will offer scholarships as well. This particular quarterback would put together an incredible collegiate career while suiting up for the Volunteers, and it goes without saying that he is a legend on that campus.
Which Player’s Father Played In The NFL?
Having a father who played quarterback in the NFL is something that would make pursuing a career in the same sport an incredibly daunting task. After all, people are going to expect you to be just as good as he was when he was playing in the NFL. Even though this particular quarterback's father was pretty good during his playing days with the New Orleans Saints, his son would be the one to go on and put together a career that many people would argue makes him the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL.
Which Player’s Brother Plays For The Giants?
It's always incredible when you see a family that produces multiple athletes who go on to become professionals in their respective sport, and you have to imagine that their parents are so insanely proud of everything that they have been able to accomplish. Players sacrifice so much time throughout their lives to get the opportunity to play in the National Football League, and having a pair of children that have been able to see this dream through is something that any parent would love to be able to experience.
Which Player Has Won NFL MVP 5 Times?
Taking home the NFL MVP can go a long way in letting the entire world know that you are the man, and even though we have seen some true dark horse candidates run away with the award late in the season, most people have come to realize that this award is basically reserved for the top quarterback of the year. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have both taken home this prestigious honor on multiple occasions, and the fact that one of these men has won this award five times is something we may never see again.
Which Player Has Been First-Team All-Pro 7 Times?
As much as players do enjoy being selected to play in the Pro Bowl, every true fan out there knows that being selected as an All-Pro is the true honor that players seek. This particular honor legitimately cements you as the best player at your position for that particular season, and enough of these honors can all but guarantee your place in the Hall of Fame. One of the men on this quiz today has been selected as a First-team All-Pro and astounding seven times in his professional career, making him one of the most decorated quarterbacks ever.
Which Player Has Been To More Pro Bowls?
Getting the opportunity to play in the Pro Bowl is something that so many kids dream of while growing up. The game used to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii every single year, and seeing the best players in the National Football League come together for a fun exhibition game with something that many people found enjoyable. It should come as no surprise that both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have played in their fair share of Pro Bowls, but their number of selections are not as equal as you would think.
Which Player Played For One Team His Entire Career?
Getting the opportunity to play in the National Football League is one that brings about a tremendous business opportunity for those who are able to exploit their skills to haul in a ton of cash while they are able to. As much as we the fans want to believe that loyalty is the name of the game, most of us truly know that players are going to seek the opportunities that are going to be best suited for them at the end of the day.
Which Player Won NFL Comeback Player Of The Year?
The NFL Comeback Player of the Year award is one of the most unique awards in the entire sport. It is one that is awarded to a player who is bouncing back from an injury-riddled, or simply poor year to once again take the league by storm and establish his place among the top talent in the league. We have seen a number of high-profile players be awarded this honor, and in some cases, we have even seen players take home this award on multiple occasions thanks to the enormous peaks and valleys that they had during their time in the league.
Which Player Has Thrown 7 Touchdowns In One Game?
The fact that this particular feat has been done several times throughout the history of the National Football League is something that is truly hard to believe. Throwing for seven touchdowns in a single NFL game is one way to completely run up the score on an opposing team, and while there have been a number of men to pull this off over the years, only one of the men on this quiz can lay claim to making this happen. Needless to say, the entire world of sports took a moment to appreciate the sheer magnitude of this moment.
Which Player Did Wes Welker Play With?
The wide receiver position is one that has been going through a metamorphosis over the last several years, and Wes Welker is one particular player who has helped completely redefine the position. Instead of focusing on players that possess great height and speed, Wes Welker was brought into a number of different teams as a much shorter player who could exploit certain levels of opposing defenses, and while the beginning part of his career was rather lackluster, he would go on to put up insane numbers during the prime of his career.
Which Player Was Taken In The 1998 NFL Draft?
The fact that this draft occurred 20 years ago is simply mind-blowing, because for many fans out there, they have fond memories of sitting on their couches watching the 1998 NFL Draft take place. It was a draft that was completely overloaded with players that were coming into the NFL and who would go on to completely change the game. This was the very draft that saw players like Charles Woodson and Randy Moss enter the National Football League and leave it as legitimate legends of the sport by the time their careers came to an end.
Which Player Was Taken In The 2000 NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the entire year, and seeing these young men get the call from NFL teams so that they can live their dream on the biggest stage is something that is truly remarkable to see. You can never know how a draft pick is actually going to turn out, but you certainly hope the best for the young men entering the NFL. Though the two quarterbacks on our quiz today are considerably older than more modern players, only one of them can lay claim to being taken in the 2000 NFL draft.
Which Player Won Super Bowl 50?
It may be hard to believe now, but Super Bowl 50 has already taken place several years ago, and at this rate, we will be watching players take the field for Super Bowl 75 in absolutely no time. Super Bowl 50 was a historic moment for the National Football League and it was one that brought a ton of attention and spotlight on the sport. At the end of the day, only one of these two fine quarterbacks were able to play in that historic Super Bowl in an attempt to net themselves another Lombardi Trophy.
Which Player Led The NFL In Passing 3 Times?
When you're the starting quarterback for a team in the National Football League, you need to be able to execute your playbook with a precision that is going to leave the opposing defense devastated throughout the game. Every quarterback in the NFL has a different set of strengths, but they would all like to be able to put up a ton of yards through the air. Leading the National Football League in passing by the time the season wraps up is considered to be one of the more impressive feats in the entire sport.
Which Player Led The NFL In Passer Rating 3 Times?
One of the most interesting gauges for a player's overall talent at the quarterback position is the statistic for passer rating, and the higher the passer rating that a player can achieve throughout the season, the better chances he has of being considered among the elite talent in the NFL. Should you play well enough to lead the entire NFL in passer rating by the time the season comes to an end, you will have put together what many people would largely consider the greatest passing performance of that entire season, making a strong case for NFL MVP in the process.
Which Player Is Referred To As “The Sheriff”?
The best players in the history of the game will end up garnering a nickname from either their fellow teammates or from analysts, and there is only one player in the history of the National Football League who can lay claim to being called "The Sheriff". This player was notorious for heading out onto the field and doing things his way, practically running the offense with an iron fist while dominating his competition on a weekly basis. He completely redefined what it meant to be a National Football League quarterback.
Which Player Was Involved In The Deflategate Scandal?
Football is a sport that largely tries to remain out of the negative eye of the public, but there have been a number of scandals and controversies that have brought the league into the mainstream media for unsavory reasons. This particular scandal happened only several years ago, meaning that it is still very fresh in the minds of those fans whose team was largely affected by the outcome of it. It was one of the most ridiculous situations in the history of the NFL, and it truly made fans nauseous.
Which Player Is In The College Football Hall Of Fame?
Not only will you find the greatest football players of all time enshrined in the National Football League Hall of Fame, but the ones who left a sizeable mark on college football will be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame as well. Success at the collegiate level hardly guarantees success at the professional level, but there have been plenty of examples of players who have been able to conquer both college and the NFL en route to becoming a legend of the sport.
Which Player Was Coached By Tony Dungy?
Tony Dungy is a coach who found an impressive level of success every single stop that he made during his time in the National Football League, and even though he is largely known as a broadcaster and analyst these days, those people who actually got to watch him do his thing on the sidelines know how truly talented he was as a coach. Only one of the men on this quiz can lay claim to being coached by Tony Dungy during the regular season and in the Super Bowl.
Which Player Was Coached By Bill Belichick?
One of the unique things about playing in the National Football League is that it legitimately takes a perfect storm to execute an incredible career that will see you put in the Hall of Fame, and one of the amazing quarterbacks on this quiz today has had the distinction of being coached by a man named Bill Belichick, arguably the greatest head coach that has ever walked on a football field. Their incredible pairing has yielded results that are unrivalled by anyone in the history of the game.
Which Player Has Appeared In 8 Super Bowls?
Some of the best players to ever step foot in the National Football League never got the chance to appear in a Super Bowl, and while both of these men have been able to appear in their fair share of Super Bowl games, only one of these men can hold their head up high and say that they have appeared in an unprecedented 8 Super Bowls. The fact that he has appeared in this many Super Bowls is more than enough to cement his place alongside the pantheon of other football greats.
Which Player Has Lost More Super Bowls?
Getting the chance to play in a Super Bowl gives a player an opportunity to be part of something truly legendary, but each Super Bowl that comes to pass has both a winner and a loser involved, and even though both of these men have had outstanding careers and have taken home Super Bowl victories, both of them have also tasted defeat in the biggest game of their life. As it currently stands now, one of these players has lost more Super Bowls than the other, which is usually brought up in the discussion between which of these players is better.
Which Player Won A Super Bowl At Age 39?
Watching some of the best athletes in the world begin to show physical decline during the latter part of their career is something that makes us feel older, having paid attention to their whole career. It is very rare to see someone achieve a great deal of success while they are knocking on the door of age 40, but there have been people that have defied all odds. It may not seem that old to most people, but 39 is practically ancient in the game of football.
Which Player Has Been Named Walter Payton Man Of The Year?
Being a popular football player in the National Football League means that you have the ability to influence an incredible amount of people with your actions on and off the field. With this being the case, a number of players decide to go into their community to help make a difference with the people who cheer them on each Sunday. Each year, the National Football League recognizes one man who has done an outstanding job in his community by awarding him with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Which Player Was Part Of The Tuck Rule Game?
If you have ever considered yourself a fan of the sport of football, then you have probably given your opinion about the infamous Tuck Rule game that took place over a decade and a half ago. This one play completely changed the entire landscape of the NFL, and the league has never been the same since. It was a moment that elicits a number of strong feelings in fans of the two teams that were involved in the incident, and for the Oakland Raiders, it still brings about unshakable nightmares.
Which Player Has Played In A Super Bowl With 4 Head Coaches?
Getting the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl is something that many NFL players will never get to experience, but both of these men have played in an impressive number of Super Bowls during their career. One of these men even holds the unique distinction of playing in a Super Bowl for four different head coaches throughout his time in the league. It is something that is practically unrivalled in the history of the NFL, and it is one feat that will probably never be duplicated.
Which Player Has Thrown More Interceptions?
As much as any quarterback would like to avoid these altogether, the fact remains that even the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL are going to throw more than their fair share of interceptions throughout their career. An interception at the wrong time during a game can completely turn the tide against your team and it can even cost you a huge game given the circumstances. Even though both of these players have had incredible careers, one of them has thrown more interceptions than the other.
Which Player Will Be In The NFL Hall Of Fame?
When it comes down to being enshrined in the National Football League Hall of Fame, there are a ton of players who have long been waiting for their call to Canton. There is a huge jam on certain premiere positions, but the quarterback position is one that will always see those who have reached the top of the league be enshrined their first time up for entry. Both of these men have accomplished just about anything that an athlete could ever hope for.
Which Player Is On The NFL 2000s All-Decade Team?
After each decade has officially been jotted down in the history books, the National Football League puts together their own team of the decade which is comprised of the most talented and fantastic players to play the game. In order to make it onto one of these teams, you need to be a player who has completely changed your position and who has taken it to an entirely new level than it was before. When it comes to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, there was a ton of stiff competition as to who was going to be selected.
Which Player Has Been Awarded The Bert Bell Award 3 Times?
Since it first debuted in 1959 by being bestowed upon legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas, the Bert Bell Award has long been one of the most coveted prizes in all of football. It is in award that is presented by the Maxwell Football Club to the player of the year that is competing in the NFL, and some of the greatest players in the history of the National Football League have been awarded this annual prize. Taking home one of these awards can go a long way in cementing yourself as one of the best players in the league.
Which Player Has Been A Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year Winner?
The Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year is an award given to the most incredible athlete in any sport walking the planet. It is an award that is noteworthy because some of the greatest athletes of our modern era have taken home this coveted prize. While a player at the highest level of football would prefer to take home the NFL MVP or a Super Bowl win, the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year is nothing to be scoffed at, and it goes a long way in bolstering a resume.
Which Player Won A National Championship In College?
Winning a National Championship at the collegiate level is one of the most incredible feats and athlete will be able to pull off in their lifetime, and even though these two particular players had a completely different amount of success while they played in college, only one of them can boast about being part of the team that took home a National Championship. Both men would go on to have incredible careers in the National Football League that would see them cement their legitimacy and win Super Bowls, but only one got it done in college.
Which Player Has Served A Suspension?
Players get suspended far more often than most people realize, and one of these two legendary players has served time for committing an act that had people around the league busting out their pitchforks. The man in charge of the league has been widely criticized for the way that he has handled a numbed of legal matters, and this particular scenario is one that people will immediately point to. At the end of the day, the punishment was carried out and the suspension was served.
Which Player Has Been An SEC Champion?
The SEC has long been considered the premiere conference in college football, and the team that conquers the SEC is practically guaranteed a place in the title game later on. Now, conquering the SEC doesn’t always guarantee a title coming back to your alma mater, but it does ensure that you will move on to the next level with a certain amount of prestige. Some of the best players in the history of the game cut their teeth while competing in the SEC during their college days.
Which Player Has Missed An Entire Season With An Injury?
Now, we really want you to pay attention to the way that we worded this question, because as football fans, we know that you know that both of these men have missed a substantial amount of time thanks to injuries. So, with this in mind, we want you to identify the man that missed an entire season due to injury, not just the bulk of a season. Should you answer this question correctly, you will be well on your way to acing this quiz.
Which Player Has Thrown For 55 Touchdowns In One Season?
Football is largely considered a game of inches, but at the end of the day, you need to put up the points to defeat your opponent. The ability to throw for 50 or more touchdowns in a single season is something that few people are able to do, and as it stands now, there is one man that was able to toss for 55 touchdowns in a single season, toppling the previous record, and his record stands to this very day. Should someone ever hit the 60-touchdown mark, they will become an instant legend.
Which Player Threw For Over 5,400 Yards In One Season?
Making it into the NFL to play with the best football players in the world is a tremendous feat in and of itself, but being able to break some of the most storied records is something that every kid dreams of while they are growing up. One of these two players was able to throw for over 5,400 yards in a single season, breaking the former record and showing the world that they possessed perhaps the greatest arm in the history of the game. It was truly a sight to see.
Which Player Has Had An Undefeated Season?
Going undefeated throughout an entire 16-game NFL season is something that has only been done two times in the modern history of the NFL, and the most recent undefeated season was led by one of these great quarterbacks. Fans had long suspected that this player could pull of this tremendous feat, and when the 16th and final game of the season concluded, this player had done something truly amazing. Of course, his team would go on to lose the Super Bowl that season.
Which Player Has Rushed For More Yards?
Quarterbacks typically aren’t known for racking up a ton of yards on the ground while leading their team, but there have been some quarterbacks who have put up video game numbers on the ground. These two quarterbacks have never been known for their incredible athleticism, but that didn’t stop them for putting up some yards on the ground. It may be weird to think about, but one of these largely immobile quarterbacks has rushed for more yards than the other.
Which Player Has Never Lost To The Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons may have one of the best offenses in the NFL, but they have gone their entire existence without being able to topple one of these quarterbacks. Even though the last few years has seen the team soar to incredible heights, one of these legendary quarterbacks has been little more than a thorn in their side. I cannot imagine being completely unable to defeat one man each time you are forced to play against them, and we imagine they want to remedy this soon.
Which Player Has Never Lost To The Detroit Lions?
Imagine being so ridiculously good at the game of football that you manage to go an entire career without losing to one specific team. One of these two legends was able to play an entire career without losing to the Detroit Lions, a team that has been putting their fans through the worst of times for quite a while. The franchise may be heading towards brighter days, but the fact that they couldn't beat this guy is something that their fans will never get over.
Which Player Appeared In The Film Ted 2?
The first Ted film was one that came along and brought the entertainment industry to tears of laughter thanks to its hilarious brand of comedy. It was raunchy, witty and just about everything else that someone could possibly want in a comedy film, and when it was announced that a sequel was in the works, people were ready to see how it would all turn it. Many people still prefer the first flick, but the second one was hilarious, and it featured a notable cameo.
Which Player Does Nationwide Commercials?
The jingle for this commercial is insanely catchy, and us bringing it up is sure to get it stuck in your head for the next few days. One of the best aspects of being a famous athlete is cashing in on all sorts of amazing endorsement deals that will help line our pockets with cash, and both of these men have made a ton of money from endorsements. These men are legends in the world of football and they have used this to make more money than you and I ever will.